| HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING NICOTINE REPLACEMENT TO NEW YORK CITY SMOKERS WHO CALL 311 BEFORE MAY 15th
The
Health Department unveiled a two-pronged effort to help
smokers quit. From now through May 15, the Health Department
will offer nicotine replacement at no cost to smokers
who request it through 311. This year's offer includes
nicotine gum as well as patches. The Health Department
is also launching a multimedia advertising campaign
featuring Ronaldo Martinez, a former smoker who lost
his voice to throat cancer at age 39.
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HEALTH
DEPARTMENT WARNS NEW YORKERS NOT TO USE IMPORTED EYE
MAKEUP THAT CONTAINS LEAD
The
New York City Health Department today warned New Yorkers
that certain imported eye cosmetics contain high levels
of lead and should not be used. These cosmetics - called
"kohl," "kajal," and "surma" - are imported from Asia,
Africa and the Middle East and can be purchased at neighborhood
stores throughout New York City.
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